RelyLocal Wausau Newsletter for May 31, 2012

Memorial Day has made this week short. I love the three day weekend, but it sure can make getting back into the swing of things during the work week difficult. At least summer has arrived and the kids are (almost) out of school for the summer. Each week I’ll try to share a different summertime activity to keep them busy. If you have a kid’s summer activity you want to promote, drop me a line at michaelmartens@relylocal.com. Read further about our first kids’s summer activity provided by Day’s Bowal-a-Dome.

Business Member News

Being part of the community campaign to strengthen our local economy by supporting local businesses is one of the biggest benefits of RelyLocal Wausau membership. The RelyLocal sticker on a business’s door is a mark of quality and credibility. Customers that see the label know that the business stands behind its products and services and supports our local community. Be a part of the network, learn more how your business can join:

Bicycling is great for keeping fit, recreation, or just traveling around town. If wouldn’ t be summer if we couldn’t hope on the bike and just go somewhere. No matter what your cycling ability or needs are, Sprocketz is ready to help with bicycle sales, service, accessories, and custom bike fitting. Located on Schofield Ave in Weston.

The Beth Schreiner and D.J. Wright agency of Rural Mutual Insurance is holding their first ever open house on Thursday, June 7. Door prizes, games, giveaways, networking, and plenty more fun stuff will be happening in their offices at the Cedar Creek Mall (suite B110, located in the mall’s center court). Be sure to stop and pick up their 20% discount coupons for WACO member campgrounds. The fun lasts all day from 9:00am – 6:00pm

School’s almost out for the summer. If your kids are anything like mine, they are guaranteed to be board in about a week. How would you like to get them out of the house for a few hours? Send them bowling at Day’s Bowl-a-Dome. Kids bowl free all summer long; register online at www.kidsbowlfree/days and they will receive 2 free games per day all summer long ($500 value).

Coming this weekend is the first performance of Wausau’s newest theatre group, the Actor’s Reading Theatre. ACT is a little different than other theatre companies in that the performers dramatically read from the script instead of memorizing their lines. This deconstructed performing style makes it easier and faster for ACT to launch new productions; in fact they have an ambitious 5 show schedule for the rest of year. See their first play, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” this Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm at the YWCA in Wausau. $10 General Admission.

Closing Thoughts

As John over at Sprocketz will tell you, cycling is a great means of alternative transportation. But in order for bicycling to remain viable, both cyclists and motorists need to observe the rules of the road. The State of Wisconsin classifies bicycles as vehicles and bikes must follow traffic laws when operating on the roadway. Motorists also need to respect the needs of cyclists and give them 3′ when passing them on the roadways. This Public Service Announcement tells more about Wisconsin’s bike rules.

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About The Author

This blog is curated by Michael Martens. I’ve lived in the Wausau area since 1978 and feel a very strong tie to the community. I’m a homeowner, community supporter, and am raising my family here. I’m active on several boards and community groups including Wausau Noon Kiwanis, Samoset Council Boy Scouts of America, and Wisconsin Valley Radio Association.